Fangze Li
Summary
Doctoral researcher in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University with previous experience teaching English in live online classroom settings. Keen to further develop my teaching practice and contribute to undergraduate teaching in Creative Writing.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Business English Translator
Henan Tianyu Translation Services Co., Ltd.
Zhengzhou
2024.04 - 2026.07
- Translated business contracts between Chinese and English to facilitate cross-border transactions.
- Enhanced customer experience through swift and precise translation, reducing misunderstanding.
- Utilised strong understanding of English grammar rules for precise translation.
- Maintained high standards of professionalism whilst dealing with sensitive documents during translations.
Siri Creative Writer
Forone Media
Shanghai
2022.03 - 2023.03
• Composed 480 pieces of responsive dialogue (including jokes, poems, and short stories) for Siri, Apple’s built-in virtual assistant.
• Transcribed 16 interviews with musicians conducted in a mixture
of Chinese and English for Apple Music.
Freelance Literary Translator
Sino-Culture Press
Beijing
2018.08 - 2020.01
- Translated Frederick the Great and Kaiser Joseph: An Episode of War and Diplomacy in the Eighteenth Century into Chinese independently, maintaining the original style of the text.
- Provided comprehensive annotations and explanatory notes independently to enhance reader understanding and cultural context.
Education
PhD - Creative Writing
Sheffield Hallam University
2024.09 -
College Degree - Business English
Henan Finance University
Henan, China 2016.09 - 2018.09
Master of Arts - Literature, Culture and Society: 1700-1900
The University of Sheffield
2020.09 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Arts - English
Henan University of Economics and Law
Henan, China 2018.09 - 2020.09
Languages
English
Fluent
Mandarin
Native
Teaching Experience
Teaching Skills for Doctoral Students (TSDS)
Sheffield Hallam University, 2026
English Teacher
Luohe Xiangyue Education Technology Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou, China
- Delivered live online classroom-based English lessons to students preparing for the Chinese National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).
- Taught grammar, reading comprehension, translation, and essay writing.
- Provided written feedback on students' essays and supported the development of their academic writing skills.
Publications
Poetry
Li, Fangze. "Back to the Hometown, in the Mountains." Twisted Ink (UK), 6 August 2025.
Book
Li, Fangze. 岂言青春笔墨淡. Henan: Petrel Publishing House, 2015. ISBN: 9787507551976.
Book Translation
Li. Fangze. 腓特烈大帝和约瑟夫二世: 十八世纪的战争与外交. Beijing: Sino-Culture Press. 2020. ISBN 9787535064981
Foreword
Li, Fangze. "A Poet's Sunrise." Foreword to The Dawn (黎旦集). New York: US Asian Cultural Academy Press, 2021. ISBN: 9781733718615.
Conference Presentation
Li, Fangze. "Narrative Destabilisation and Embodied Experience under Charismatic Authority." Truth in Contemporary Society Conference, White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership, Sheffield, UK, June 2026.
Awards
• NG Teng Fong/Sino Scholarship (NG Teng Fong Charitable Foundation)
• Level 10 Amateur Pianist (Chinese Musicians' Association)
Timeline
PhD - Creative Writing
Sheffield Hallam University
2024.09 -
Freelance Business English Translator
Henan Tianyu Translation Services Co., Ltd.
2024.04 - 2026.07
Siri Creative Writer
Forone Media
2022.03 - 2023.03
Master of Arts - Literature, Culture and Society: 1700-1900
The University of Sheffield
2020.09 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Arts - English
Henan University of Economics and Law
2018.09 - 2020.09
Freelance Literary Translator
Sino-Culture Press
2018.08 - 2020.01
College Degree - Business English
Henan Finance University
2016.09 - 2018.09